Regulation (EU) 2024/590, enacted by the European Parliament and the Council on February 7, 2024, addresses substances that deplete the ozone layer. It replaces and repeals Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009.
Here are key points regarding both regulations:
Regulation (EU) 2024/590:
Purpose: It focuses on the production, import, export, market placement, storage, and supply of ozone-depleting substances (ODS). Additionally, it covers their use, recovery, recycling, reclamation, and destruction. The regulation also addresses reporting requirements related to these substances.
Context: The European Union aims to protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects of ODS emissions. It aligns with the Green Deal strategy, which seeks to transform the EU into a climate-neutral continent by 2050.
Ozone Layer Protection: The regulation emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the ozone layer, which shields living beings from harmful ultraviolet radiation. Continued ODS emissions pose risks to health, ecosystems, and the economy.
Global Warming Potential: Many ODS also contribute to global warming. Therefore, efficient measures are necessary to mitigate their impact.
Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009:
Purpose: This regulation, enacted on September 16, 2009, addresses substances that deplete the ozone layer. It lays down rules for their production, import, export, sale, use, recovery, recycling, reclamation, and destruction.
Background: The ozone layer protects against harmful UV-B radiation. Although some recovery has been observed, full restoration to pre-1980 levels is not projected until the middle of the 21st century.
EU Commitment: The EU is a Party to the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and the Montreal Protocol. These international agreements aim to combat ozone depletion.
Global Impact: ODS not only harm the ozone layer but also contribute to global warming. The regulation seeks to balance environmental protection and trade interests.
Both regulations play crucial roles in preserving the ozone layer and mitigating the effects of ozone-depleting substances.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the official texts of Regulation (EU) 2024/590 and Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009.
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